About this bus lane
Eastbound bus lane, buses and cycles only — taxis are not permitted in this lane.
Hours and permitted vehicles from Transport for London's official London bus lane database (open data, last updated February 2026). The City of London Corporation enforces bus lanes and moving traffic restrictions by CCTV across the Square Mile.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Taxis and private hire vehicles
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Fleet Street (eastbound), City of London EC4. Open the exact location in Google Maps → Pin from Transport for London's own bus lane dataset.
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £80 within 14 days to halve the charge — or if the signage was unclear, the details are wrong, or you had a genuine reason to be in the lane, consider challenging it first. Our step-by-step appeal guide covers the grounds that actually win.
Frequently asked questions
What are the operating times of the Fleet Street bus lane?
The Fleet Street Bus Lane in City of London operates 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Fleet Street bus lane?
City of London Corporation issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £160, reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the Fleet Street bus lane?
Buses and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, taxis and private hire vehicles and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Fleet Street bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to City of London Corporation first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If City of London Corporation rejects them it must issue a Notice of Rejection, and you can then appeal free to the Environment and Traffic Adjudicators at London Tribunals. Its adjudicators are lawyers independent of the enforcing authority, and their decision is binding on both sides. The grounds that win here are that your vehicle was not in the bus lane during its operating times (7am–7pm Mon–Fri), that it was an exempt vehicle, or that the signage did not make the restriction clear. Note that paying the £80 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.